Habitat for Humanity to start this year's home building

Habitat for Humanity will start construction kickoff for 2013 this week, according to a press release. The first wall will be raised and house sponsors' commitment to the community will be recognized today from 5 to 5:30 p.m. in Habitat's subdivision, Legacy Trails. The event is open to the public.

"Habitat Springfield gratefully celebrates and thanks our generous sponsors," Habitat Executive Director Larry Peterson said in a press release. "Chase's remarkable kindness is funding $25,000 for the building materials and providing volunteers to build a simple, decent home that will be sold at no profit to a qualified Habitat partner family. Through the last six years of support, we have received over $145,000 toward home construction from Chase."

Habitat's first home of 2013 will be sold at no profit through a zero-interest loan to Tonia Goben, a single mother and longtime resident of Greene County, a release said. Goben has completed 212 volunteer hours toward her required sweat equity and a 14-week course, Tools for Life, aimed at homeowner preparedness.

Construction of Goben's four-bedroom home will begin Tuesday with Habitat staff and community volunteers and will continue throughout the 20-day build until a dedication ceremony - tentatively set for 5:30 p.m. April 26, a release said.

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Habitat for Humanity to start this year's home building

Habitat for Humanity will start construction kickoff for 2013 this week, according to a press release. The first wall will be raised and house sponsors' commitment to the community will be recognized